UA's coaching staff and team officials have declined to comment on the departures of selected Crimson Tide players this summer ... until now.

The official 2009 roster released as a part of Alabama's media guide contained no surprises, but it did confirm the absence of offensive line Evan Cardwell (see more here), linebacker Brandon Fanney, linebacker Jennings Hester and linebacker Charlie Kirschman.

Each has been previously reported to be leaving the team for various reasons.